Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection among the General Population in Guangxi, China

<ns3:p>Background According to statistics, 50% of the global population is infected with <ns3:italic>Helicobacter pylori</ns3:italic> (HP), with infection rates influenced by factors such as national development status, age, and occupation. Furthermore, HP infection rates vary significantly across different regions within the same country. Although HP infections in China have been declining in recent years, a substantial number of individuals remain affected. Methods This retrospective study analyzed 2,729 participants from Guangxi, China, to examine the distribution of HP infection among different populations. The analysis focused on overall HP infection rates, differences in infection rates between males and females, variations across age groups, and disparities among occupational categories. Results The findings indicate that the overall HP infection rate is 31.4%, with male and female infection rates of 31.5% and 31.2%, respectively. The data show that HP infection rates increase with age, with significant differences observed among age groups. Aging is the independent risk factor for HP infection. Among various professions, civil servants exhibit the lowest HP infection rate, while teachers have the highest. Conclusions This study determined that the prevalence of HP infection in Guangxi, China, is relatively low. Age was identified as a significant risk factor for HP infection in this region. Teachers demonstrated the highest infection rates among all professions. Further investigation is needed to explore the underlying causes of this phenomenon, particularly in relation to the social conditions and economic development of Guangxi, China.</ns3:p>